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frames of reference

frames of reference is the plural of frame of reference.

Meaning of frame of reference

Noun

frame of reference (plural frames of reference)

  1. A set of assumptions, ideas and standards that form a viewpoint from which philosophical, religious and other ideas may be evaluated.
    • Anyone with an unsubverted or cleansed frame of reference likely couldn't bear seeing such mistreatment and violence.
  2. A set of axes which enable an observer to measure the position and motion of all bodies in some system relative to the reference frame.
    Synonyms:
    reference frame

Questions about frames of reference

What is frames of reference the plural of?
Frames of reference is the plural of frame of reference.

Words near frames of reference in the dictionary

  1. framerule
  2. framerules
  3. frames
  4. frames in
  5. frames of mind
  6. frames of reference
  7. frames out
  8. frames per second
  9. frames up
  10. framesaw
  11. framesaws

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